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#NashvilleTN - #PlantSwap

Saturday, September 12, 2026
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

#NashvillePublicLibrary - Hadley Park Branch
1039 28th Ave N
Nashville, TN 37208

"The Plant Swap is back. Bring a healthy houseplant, cutting, or clipping—big or small—and trade with fellow plant lovers. Our simple "Bring One, Take One" format makes it easy to share and discover new indoor plants. Whether you're an experienced plant parent or just starting your indoor garden, everyone is welcome. Join us for this popular program, connect with other plant enthusiasts, and grow your houseplant collection. A Master Gardener is available to answer your questions, share growing tips and provide advice."

FMI:
https://events.library.nashville.org/cal/event/eventView.do?b=de&href=/public/cals/MainCal/CAL-8a3e8e4b-9eff9a40-019f-04c041d0-00006ff1.ics

#SolarPunkSunday #SeedSwap #SeedExchangeNashville #ScionExchange #Cuttings #BuildingCommunity #PlantSwaps #LibrariesRule!

Proving (again) that #Trump is #AntiSolarPunk ! Wow!!!

Do #DEI #BikePaths Exist? The Trump Administration Says Yes.

The administration has revoked funding for #BikePaths, and encouraged removing some. A cycling advocate said it is playing on the idea of “that dork on a bike.”

By Richard Fausset
Visuals by Alex Kent
Aug. 31, 2026

Excerpt: "As it is, many American communities, regardless of politics, have embraced #BikeFriendly policies, on the grounds that bikes are good for the planet, for the body, and address congestion by taking cars off the road.

"Often inspired by bike-friendly European cities like Copenhagen and Amsterdam, the moves are a major shift in the way American communities approach transportation planning.

"There are now 4,400 directional miles of protected bike lanes today, up from 108 directional miles in 2000, according to #PeopleForBikes , an industry trade association and advocacy group. (Directional miles are miles that can be traveled in one direction; with a two-way bike lane one mile long counting as two directional miles.)

"The group notes that more than 25,000 miles of #RailBeds have been converted to bike-friendly trails, double what it was two decades ago.

"But the Trump administration is trying to put the brakes on the trend.

In #NashvilleTN, the future of an ambitious series of bike lanes, called the #EastNashvilleSpokes project, is up in the air after the Trump administration froze a $9.3 million grant, prompting a court battle that remains unresolved."

Read more:
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/31/us/politics/trump-bike-lanes-funding-dei.html

Archived version:
https://archive.ph/htK6k

#USPol #BikeTooter #BikeLanes #TrumpSucks #RailsToTrails #BikeTrails

#NashvilleTN - #FoodPreservation

Saturday, September 12, 2026
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

#Looby Branch Library
2301 Rosa L Parks Blvd
Nashville, TN 37228

"Learn how to safely and successfully preserve your garden harvest to enjoy year-round. Learn the fundamentals of various preservation methods including water bath and pressure canning, freezing, and dehydrating, as well as essential food safety guidelines, equipment selection, and proper storage techniques."

FMI and to register:
https://events.library.nashville.org/cal/event/eventView.do?b=de&href=/public/cals/MainCal/CAL-8a3e8e4b-9f4a30ae-019f-673a8ad7-000024f0.ics

#SolarPunkSunday #SeedExchange #FoodSafety #FoodPreservation #Canning #FoodStorage #NashvillePublicLibrary #LibrariesRule

Tagging for an early #SolarPunkSunday!

#NashvilleTN - #Botanical #Sketching

When: Saturday, July 25, 2026 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Where: Bellevue

Description: Spend a chill afternoon drawing plants from around the library! All materials provided.

Contact: Bellevue (615) 862-5854

https://events.library.nashville.org/cal/event/eventView.do?b=de&href=/public/cals/MainCal/CAL-8a3e8e4b-9db343a6-019d-b5e30e24-0000103a.ics

#BellevueBranchLibrary #BotannicalSketching #BotannicalArt #ArtWorkshops #TennesseeEvents #Nature #NashvilleSeedExchange #SeedExchange #ArtEvents

#NashvilleTN - #CommunityGarden Club

Monday, June 22, 2026 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Where: North Branch
1001 Monroe Street
Nashville, TN 37208

"Join the Community Garden Club at #NorthBranch!

This is a hands-on, all-ages group focused on caring for and growing our #BranchGarden together. Help us grow something great for the whole community."

FMI:
https://events.library.nashville.org/cal/event/eventView.do?b=de&href=/public/cals/MainCal/CAL-8a3e8e4b-9dd781d4-019d-f923756b-000034ec.ics%2320260622T150000Z

#SolarPunkSunday #SeedExchange #LibraryGardens #CommunityGardens #BuildingCommunity #SeedExchangeNashville #NashvillePublicLibrary #LibrariesRule!

#NashvilleTN - #SummerPlantSwap

#NashvillePublicLibrary #SeedExchange

When: Thursday, June 18, 2026 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Where: Inglewood Branch
4312 Gallatin Pike
Nashville, TN 37216

Description: "Come connect with your fellow #gardeners! Share your extra #cuttings, #seeds, knowledge, and expertise in this bring what you have, take what you need event.

No registration required. Light refreshments will be provided."

https://events.library.nashville.org/cal/event/eventView.do?b=de&href=/public/cals/MainCal/CAL-8a3e8e4b-9db343a6-019d-cfefffdd-00006572.ics

#SolarPunkSunday #LibrariesRule
#GrowYourOwn #BuildingCommunity #Gardening #NPLSeedExchange #TheSeedExchange #SeedSwap #PlantSwap #SharingInformation

#NashvilleTN - Take & Grow Tuesdays
#NPL #SeedExchange

When: Tuesday, May 5, 2026 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Where: Nashville Public Library, Main Library
615 Church Street
Nashville, TN 37219

"Description: Drop in to borrow seeds, sign up for our Seed Exchange Newsletter, and take home a free #HerbGrowing kit!

Available on Tuesdays from 11 am to 2 pm, or while supplies last. Limit 1 take & grow kit per week.

Event held in the Popular Materials Department, 1st floor."

Source:
https://events.library.nashville.org/cal/event/eventView.do?b=de&href=/public/cals/MainCal/CAL-8a3e8e4c-9d47346e-019d-6a144b87-0000228e.ics%2320260505T160000Z

#SolarPunkSunday #LibrariesRule! #SeedBorrowing #SeedLibraries #NashvilleEvents

#NashvilleTN - Spring #PlantSwap

Saturday, April 25, 2026

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Bellevue Branch Library
720 Baugh Road
Nashville, TN 37221

"Come connect with your fellow gardeners! Share your extra cuttings, seeds, knowledge, and expertise in this bring what you have, take what you need event."

FMI:
https://events.library.nashville.org/cal/event/eventView.do?b=de&href=/public/cals/MainCal/CAL-8a3e8e4b-9c4af67d-019c-540e5994-00000092.ics

#SolarPunkSunday #SeedSwap #SeedExchangeNashville #ScionExchange #Cuttings #BuildingCommunity #PlantSwaps #LibrariesRule!

#NashvilleTN - #SeedSwap and Share at #ShelbyPark Community Center
#NashvillePublicLibrary #SeedExchange

When: Saturday, February 28, 2026 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Description: "Join us for a seed swap and share, co-hosted by Nashville Public Library and the Shelby Park Community Center. Bring seeds to share and swap, or drop by to select seeds and chat with fellow gardeners. All are welcome - no registration required."

Event held offsite at Shelby Park Community Center, 401 S 20th Street, Nashville, TN 37206.

For more information about preparing and labeling seeds for swapping, visit https://library.nashville.org/event/seed-exchange.

"Our Seed Protocol [linked below] includes guidelines for properly saving and preparing seeds to share."
https://library.nashville.gov/events/seed-exchange

#SolarPunkSunday #LibrariesRule #SeedLibrary #SeedSharing #BuildingCommunity #Gardening
Nashville Public Library

Yesterday, #GainesvilleFL City Commission was expected to join #NashvilleTN and abolish the city’s #parking mandates, but the item (second reading), got tabled until 11/29 because of unrelated drama.

If it had happened it would have been the second time in a month that two cities repealed their mandates in one week! (a few weeks ago #CulverCityCA and #LexingtonKY did it)

#parkingreform is sweeping the nation.